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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Online applications are invited to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in 3579 Blocks of 406 districts of 26 States/UTs
Government has set a target to increase the number of JanAushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024
About Rs. 15,000 Crores have been saved of the general public under this Pariyojana
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India , the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  is inviting applications from Individuals, Unemployed Pharmacist, Government nominated agencies, NGO’s, Trust, Societies, etc. for opening of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras . The applications have been invited through an online process. Interested applicants can apply on PMBI’s website “janaushadhi.gov.in. Eligible applicants will be given in-principal approval for taking drug license on the name of PMBJP on first come first basis.
With a vision to provide quality medicines at an affordable rate for the common man especially the poor, Govt. has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras  to 10000 by March 2024. Till 31.03.2022, the number of stores has increased to 8610. Under the PMBJP, all 739 districts of the country have been covered. New applications have been invited to cover 3579 blocks of these 406 districts. Residents of small towns and block headquarters can now avail the opportunity to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras. The scheme provides for incentive/special incentives for various categories including women, SC/ST, Hill districts, Island districts and North-Eastern States. This will ensure easy reach of affordable medicine to the people in every nook and corner of the country. Detailed terms and conditions for opening of PMBJP Kendra and incentive scheme for various categories can be seen on PMBI’s website i.e. Janaushadhi.gov.in.
The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1616 medicines and 250 surgical devices which are available for sale through more than 8600 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras  functional across the country. In addition to this, some AYUSH products like Ayuraksha Kit, Balraksha Kit and Ayush-64 tablet as Immunity boosters have been added in the product basket of the Pariyojana which is being made available through selected Kendras. The product basket covers all major therapeutic groups such as Cardiovascular, Anti-cancers, Anti-diabetics, Anti-infectives, Anti-allergic, Gastro-intestinal medicines, Nutraceuticals, etc. Further, PMBI is working on the launch of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods  products and food products under FSSAI and highly demanded ayurvedic products under the PMBJP for expansion of their product basket.
PMBI has strengthened the supply chain system by setting up four warehouses at Gurugram, Chennai, Guwahati and Surat. In addition, there is a strong distributor network of 39 distributors across India to ensure timely supplies in every part of India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India's Active Caseload declines below 9 Lakh mark after 70 days
62,224 Daily New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
More Daily Recoveries than Daily New Cases for more than a month
Recovery Rate increases to 95.80%
Daily Positivity Rate stands at 3.22%, less than 5% positivity for 9 consecutive days
India continues to report a sustained slide in the daily new COVID cases. The country has reported 62,224 Daily New Cases in the last 24 hours. Less than 1 lakh Daily New Caseshave been reported for 9 continuous days now. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India has also been witnessing a continuous fall in the active caseload. The country’s Active Caseload today stands at 8,65,432. The Caseload has declined below 9 lakh mark after 70 days.
A net decline of 47,946is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 2.92% of the country's total Positive Cases.
As more people are getting recovered from COVID-19 infection, India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for 34 consecutive days now. 1,07,628recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
Over 45 thousand  more recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,83,88,100people have already recovered from COVID-19 &1,07,628 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 95.80%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 19,30,987tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 38.33crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 4.17% while the Daily Positivity rate stands at 3.22% today. It has remained less than 5% for 9 consecutive days now.
India crossed the landmark of 26 crore vaccination coverage yesterday. A total of 26,19,72,014vaccine doses have been administered through 36,17,099sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 28,00,458 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,00,79,330
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2nd Dose
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70,00,612
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,69,10,170
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2nd Dose
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89,10,305
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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4,51,03,965
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2nd Dose
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9,00,035
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Age Group 45 to 60 years
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1st Dose
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7,72,98,842
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2nd Dose
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1,22,00,449
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,32,89,614
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2nd Dose
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2,02,78,692
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Total
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26,19,72,014
Special Service and Features
1.5 kg gold and foreign Currency worth Rs. 79. 23 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. Two arrested
Monday morning AIU officers on surveillance noticed one passenger going inside toilet in arrival hall. After he did not come out for a considerable time the officers checked the toilet and found the passenger hiding in one of the toilets. On questioning he became nervous and informed that he had brought some gold with intention of smuggling but got panicky and hid it in the toilet. One packet wrapped with black adhesive tape was recovered from the toilet. On opening two gold bars, One kg bar with marking MTM A011103 and another half Kg bar without marking , gold totally weighing 1.5 kg valued at Rs. 71.85 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act. The passenger was identified as one Ajmal Khan, 26 of Vellore who had arrived from Dubai by Emirates flight EK 544. He was arrested.
In another case, Sunday night one Rahuman Hameed, 25 of Ramanathapuram was intercepted after he had cleared Immigration and was proceeding towards security hold area for boarding Fly Dubai flight FZ 8516. On personal search one bundle wrapped with black adhesive tape was recovered from rectum. On cut opening 5000 US Dollars in denomination of 100 were recovered. From his hand bag 3300 USDs and 7500 Saudi Riyals in denomination of 500 were recovered. Total 8300 USD and 7500 Saudi Riyals totally worth Rs. 7.38 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962 read with FEMA  Regulations . He was arrested as he had a previous offence registered against him.
Total 1.5 kg Gold worth Rs. 71.85 lakhs, US Dollars and Saudi Riyals worth Rs.7.38 lakhs, totally worth Rs 79.23 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act r/w FEMA in two cases. Two arrested.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Landmark decision taken in the first Cabinet meeting of the NDA Government offers pension coverage to crores of farmers
Pension scheme to secure lives of 5 crore farmers in three years
This scheme, in addition to PM-KISAN monetary support will ease economic burden and lead to greater efficiency
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a new Central Sector Scheme, a historic decision that will empower farmers across India. This is a path breaking scheme that will provide pension cover to our industrious farmers who toil day and night to keep our nation fed. It is also for the first time since independence that such a pension coverage has been envisioned for farmers.
It is estimated that 5 crore small and marginal farmers will benefit in the first three years itself. The Central Government would spend Rs. 10774.50 crore for a period of 3 years towards its contribution  for providing social security cover as envisaged under the scheme.
The salient features of this scheme are:
A voluntary and contributory pension scheme for all Small and Marginal Farmers  across the country.
Entry age of 18 to 40 years with a provision of minimum fixed pension of Rs.3,000/- on attaining the age of 60 years.
For example, a beneficiary farmer is required to contribute Rs 100/ - per month at median entry age of 29 years. The Central Government shall also contribute to the Pension Fund an equal amount as contributed by the eligible farmer.
After the subscriber’s death, while receiving pension, the spouse of the SMF beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50% of the pension received by the beneficiary as family pension, provided he/she is not already an SMF beneficiary of the Scheme. If, the death of the subscriber happens during the period of contribution, the spouse shall have the option of continuing the Scheme by paying regular contribution.
Synergy between schemes, prosperity for farmers:
An interesting feature of the Scheme is that the farmers can opt to allow his/her monthly contribution to the Scheme to be made from the benefits drawn from the Pradhan Mantri KisanSAmman Nidhi  Scheme directly. Alternatively, a farmer can pay his monthly contribution by registering through Common Service Centres  under MeitY.
Fulfilling core promises, empowering the agriculture sector:
For seventy years after Independence, such a coverage for farmers was never thought. It was in the run up to the 2019 Parliamentary elections that PM Narendra Modi first mooted such an idea, which gradually found resonance across the length and breadth of India. Such a plan was mentioned in the BJP manifesto and in the first Cabinet meeting after the formation of a new Government, it has become a reality.
Ministry of Finance
A Committee under Niti Aayog to be set -up to complete task of identifying De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities not yet formally classified
A Committee under NITI Aayog will be set-up to complete the task of identifying De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities not yet formally classified. While presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament today, the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal said that the Government will also set-up a Welfare Development Board under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment specifically for the purpose of implementing welfare and development programmes for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities. The Board shall ensure that special strategies are designed and implemented to serve these hard to-reach communities.
Shri Goyal said that the Government is committed to reach the most deprived citizens of this country. To this end, the condition of the De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities merits special attention. These communities are hard to reach, less visible, and therefore, frequently left-out. The Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities move from place to place in search of a livelihood. The Renke Commission and the Idate Commission have done commendable work to identify and list these communities.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts extend last date for document verification of Grameen Dak Sewaks shortlisted for various posts till 15th July, 2022
Department of Posts has decided to extend the last date for document verification of Grameen Dak Sewaks shortlisted for various posts till 15th July, 2022 due to flood situation in Assam.
In a press statement the department has stated, “Keeping in view the flood situation in Assam the last date for document verification of the Grameen Dak Sewaks shortlisted for various posts has been extended from 30th June upto 15th July 2022.”
Prime Minister's Office
Andhra Pradesh CM calls on PM
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
The Prime Minister's office tweeted;
"Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri @ysjagan met Prime Minister @narendramodi."
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers for Kharif Season 
Subsidy approved by the Cabinet is Rs.60,939.23 crore for NBS – Kharif season 2022
Over 50% increase in per bag subsidy over last year
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers for Kharif Season - 2022 .
Financial Implications:
Subsidy approved by Cabinet for the NBS Kharif-2022  will be Rs. 60,939.23 Crores including support for indigenous fertilizer  through freight subsidy and additional support for indigenous manufacturing and imports of DAP.
Benefits:
The increase in the international prices of Di-ammonium phosphate  and its raw materials have been primarily absorbed by the Union Government. The Union Government has decided to provide subsidy of Rs. 2501 per bag on DAP instead of existing subsidy of Rs.1650 per bag which is a 50% increase over the last year’s subsidy rates. The increase in the prices of DAP & its raw material is in the range of approx. 80%. It will help farmers to receive notified P&K fertilizers on subsidized, affordable and reasonable rates and support the agriculture sector.
Implementation Strategy and targets:
The subsidy on P&K fertilizers will be provided based on the NBS rates for Kharif season -2022  to ensure smooth availability of these fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices.
Background:
Government is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 25 grades of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is being governed by NBS Scheme w.e.f 01.04.2010. In accordance with its farmer friendly approach, the Govt. is committed to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices. In view of steep increase in the international prices of fertilizers & inputs i.e. Urea, DAP, MOP and Sulphur, Government has decided to absorb the increased prices by increasing subsidy on P&K fertilizers including DAP. The subsidy would be released to fertilizer companies as per approved rates so that they can make available fertilizers to farmers at an affordable price than it would have been otherwise.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti
The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
(Following is the text of the message:
I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Mahavir Jayanti’.
Through his teachings of non-violence, compassion and selflessness, Bhagwan Mahavir showed an enlightened path for harmony and progress of humanity. He is indeed one of the greatest prophets of social reform and peace in our country.
This festival holds a major significance for the Jain community and is celebrated with spiritual fervour and festive spirit in India and across the world. Charity work by devotees, recitation of stavans, procession of the Lord in a chariot and spiritual lectures by Jain munis and sadhvis are the special attraction on this occasion. But given the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, I urge my fellow citizens to celebrate this festival at home and by adhering to COVID health and hygiene protocols.
In the spirit of Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings, let us contribute in our own way to the common fight against COVID-19. Let us reaffirm our commitment to internalize the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir and dedicate ourselves to building a peaceful, harmonious and just society.
Following is the Hind text of the message:
मैं 'महावीर जयंती' के पुनीत अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।
भगवान महावीर ने अहिंसा, करूणा और नि:स्वार्थ भाव की अपनी शिक्षाओं के माध्यम से सद्भाव और मानवता की प्रगति का प्रबुद्ध मार्ग प्रशस्त किया। वह वास्तव में हमारे देश में सामाजिक सुधार और शांति के महानतम पैगंबरों में से एक हैं।
यह त्योहार जैन समुदाय के लिए विशेष महत्व रखता है और भारत तथा पूरे विश्व में आध्यात्मिक उत्साह और हर्षोल्लास के साथ मनाया जाता है। श्रद्धालुओं द्वारा पुण्य कार्य, स्तवनों का पाठ, रथ में भगवान का जुलूस और जैन मुनियों तथा साध्वियों द्वारा आध्यात्मिक उपदेश इस उत्सव के मुख्य आकर्षण हैं। परंतु कोविड-19 वैश्विक महामारी की स्थिति को देखते हुए, मैं अपने सभी देशवासियों से आग्रह करता हूँ कि वे इस त्योहार को घर पर रहते हुए और कोविड स्वास्थ्य तथा स्वच्छता प्रोटोकॉल का पालन करते हुए मनाएं।
भगवान महावीर की शिक्षाओं को आत्मसात करते हुए आइए हम सभी कोविड-19 के खिलाफ साझा लड़ाई में अपने-अपने तरीके से योगदान दें। आइए इस पावन अवसर पर हम भगवान महावीर की शिक्षाओं को आत्मसात करने की अपनी प्रतिबद्धता को दोहराएँ और स्वयं को एक शांतिपूर्ण, सामंजस्यपूर्ण और न्यायपूर्ण समाज के निर्माण हेतु समर्पित करें।
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DPIIT implements Special Campaign 2.0 for improving Swachhata and disposal of pending references
Campaign frees more than 22,000 Sq. Ft. space and earns more than Rs. 1 Lakh revenue as Scrap Disposal
Special Campaign 2.0 for improving Swachhata and disposal of pending references was successfully conducted in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  and in 18 organisations under it, in 95 campaign sites from 2nd – 31st October, 2022. The main focus was on field/outstation establishments. In sequel to Special Campaign 2.0, the activities undertaken during the Campaign phase were taken forward for continuous implementation during November, 2022 to August, 2023.
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
The Department has put in place a dedicated dashboard for monitoring disposal of PMO / VIP References, MP References, DO letters, Public Grievances, etc. During the Campaign, 2,826 Public Grievances/ Public Grievance Appeals, 161 PMO references, 158 MP References, 18 Inter Ministerial references, 66 State Govt. References, 11 Parliamentary Assurances  have been successfully liquidated/disposed. On record management front, 5.42 lakh physical files were reviewed, out of which, 1,63,997 files were weeded out. Similarly, 48,267 e-files were reviewed out of which, 4300 e-files closed. 1,45,031 files were digitized in all the offices under DPIIT. As a result, 22,087 Sqr. Ft. space was freed and Rs. 1,09,500/- revenue was earned as Scrap Disposal.
Chief Controller of Accounts, Jaipur
Special Campaign 2.0 has served as a platform to understand the importance of swachhata at work places, the role of ICT in work efficiency and above all, facilitated the organizations to institutionalize a sustainable mechanism to give a conducive work environment to its employees and other stakeholders. Many good practices were reportedly adopted by these organizations to bring improvement in work places.
All out efforts are being done to take forward the benefits of Special Campaign 2.0 through implementation of Special Campaign 3.0, scheduled from 02.10.2023. Campaign sites are being identified across India under DPIIT to implement this initiative. The Department deputed 49 officers to visit 75 campaign sites and report on the progress of the campaign.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Initiatives for Skill Development in Civil Aviation Sector
Multi-skill Development Centre  and Aviation Skill Development Center set up
3589 candidates/ employees assessed and certified for various AASSC Job Roles
84 training centers accredited, so far
Major initiatives taken by the Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council  are as follows:
- Multi-skill Development Centre  for Aviation Skilling has been set up at Chandigarh under the Corporate Social Responsibility  scheme funded by Airports Authority of India .
- Aviation Skill Development Center has been set up at Mumbai by LearnNet Skills as training implementation partner for CSR project of AAI.
- Participated in all the editions of the AeroIndia shows held from 2017 till date and in the Defexpo 2019 held in Lucknow for the promotion of aerospace and aviation skilling.
- Launched Centre of Excellence for Aerospace Manufacturing, Assembly and Design in the CSIR-NAL premises, Bengaluru in Jun 2019.
- Conducted interactive discussions on apprenticeship in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation  and Bangalore International Airport Limited .
- Assessed and certified 3589 candidates/ employees of AI-SATS, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.,  and Indian Navy for various AASSC Job Roles.
84 training centers have been accredited till date by AASSC. The guidelines for accreditation of Training Centers set by NSDC and AASSC are available at https://smart.nsdcindia.org/user_manuals.aspx
AASSC seeks to make available skilled manpower for the aviation sector. The jobs are created by the industry. Various Qualification Packs National Occupational Standards  have been developed by AASSC for 72 Job roles for the five sub-sectors of Aerospace & Aviation viz., Airlines, Airports, MRO, Design & Development and Manufacturing & Assembly which are utilised for short-term skilling certification. The details of the Training Centers  and Training Providers  are attached as Annexure 1 and Annexure 2.
This information was given by General  Dr.V.K. Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in a written reply to Dr. Vinay P. Sahasrabuddhe in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Cabinet apprised of the Agreement between India and Denmark on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Agreement between India and Denmark on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation.
A historic milestone in the Indo-Danish Science and Technology relationship was reached on 22nd May 2018 through signing of an Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation between India and Denmark.
Benefits:
This will open a new chapter in bilateral relations as both sides will now leverage complementary strengths spurred by a significant convergence of mutual interests in Science, Technology and Innovation. The objective of the Agreement is to encourage, develop and facilitate cooperation between India and Denmark in fields of common interest within Science, Technology and Innovation. The stake-holders will include researchers from scientific organizations, academia, R&D laboratories and companies from India and Denmark. Renewable energy, water, material science, affordable healthcare, synthetic biology, functional food, and blue economy were identified as potential areas for immediate collaboration.